"A restaurant is fixed in time and place—Menu Extra is not."

By the time the sun dips over Hochelaga, the room is blushing. Studio Giovanelli’s factory windows catch the sky's molten pinks and darkening blues, letting in the last of the sunlight to shine against works by artist Dan Climan. There’s an eight-course tasting menu ahead, but right now, artwork on the walls and a sculpture casting a long shadow serve as conversation pieces.

The line between dinner and design blurs. That's an almost-typical enigmatic dining experience by Montreal's Menu Extra for you.

When asked what this project was meant to be from the start, "the goal was never to replace the restaurant experience," says chef Francis Blais. "From the beginning, our mission has been to create unforgettable ephemeral moments through our craft, both in the kitchen and in hospitality."